SOLUTION: Sketch this triangle as you work through the problem: The altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle measures 30 cm. Each of the equal sides measures 34 cm. Find the length o
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Question 219356: Sketch this triangle as you work through the problem: The altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle measures 30 cm. Each of the equal sides measures 34 cm. Find the length of the base of the triangle. Show all of your work.
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Find the area of the isosceles triangle. Show your work. (5 points) Identify the formula that you used. (5 points)
so please help. Answer by rfer(16322) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! c^2=a^2+b^2
a^2=c^2/b^2
a^2=34^2/30^2
a^2=1156/900
a^2=256
a=16 = 1/2 base
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base =32 cm
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A=1/2bh
A=16*30
A=480 sq cm
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